The firm operates in the fields of audiovisual, media, music, performing arts and literary publishing. The firm's practice is characterized by a thorough knowledge of each of these sectors, which goes beyond the simple legal framework. Indeed, our lawyers have all been active in the media industry for many years and know the ecosystem, actors and institutions.

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Squair represents a wide variety of stakeholders: audiovisual groups, producers, distributors, producers, distributors, labels, publishers, talents, rights holders, digital platforms, communication agencies, or investment funds.

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We assist our customers at all stages of creation and operation, as close as possible to their operational needs. For example, Squair is in a position to negotiate and draft rights transfer contracts between a producer and an author, contracts for phonographic recording, music publishing, co-production contracts, distribution contracts, and the sale of exploitation rights in France and in the rest of the world. We are also in a position to help digital content platforms set up general conditions and privacy policies for their users, as well as to negotiate all contracts with their advertising agencies and advertisers.

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In addition, we regularly intervene in the context of transactions involving the sale of audiovisual or musical rights catalogs. We support our clients in carrying out audits, negotiating transfer contracts and managing post-acquisition issues.

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Squair can also provide secondment services to its clients, in order to set up an outsourced legal service, or to reinforce your team.

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In addition, we regularly represent our clients in litigation, in particular in cases of copyright infringement, breach of contracts or disputes between rights holders.

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